Life and Legend of Chris Kyle

Great book to read

I met Chris Kyle a month before he died at the Dallas Safari Club International. He was sitting in a booth for the Cataros Whitetail Ranch, ignored by all the adults who either had never read his book or who had read his book and were too awestruck to thank him for his service. He was sitting there drawing cat whiskers on kids faces with a sharpie and the kids were having a ball. It was awesome the way he paid attention to each child. We did shake his hand and thank him for his service, but like the others I was too awestruck to do anything but babble inane pleasantries that probably bored Chris to tears. But I did meet him, I shook his hand, and I will never forget him. A month or so later he was killed. My entire family was grief stricken, we had seem him barely a month before. His funeral was spectacular, Texas did him proud. Taya was so strong, so alone. I went back and read his book again and then yet again. Every time I read it I get something new, every time I cry like a baby. If you want to KNOW what our soldiers do, what the have to endure, and what they give up at home to defend this nation and our beliefs, this is a must read book. Chris was a true American hero. It is not very often in life that one gets to actually meet a hero, but I was blessed to have had that opportunity. Taya is no less a hero, she was the strength behind Chris that made him what he was. America can not do enough for Chris and his family, we owe them all more than we can repay. Consider donating to any cause that helps the families of our fallen heros. Buying this book is one way to make that donation. But look for others, American's can not do enough for our soldiers and their families. See a soldier in a restaurant, buy their meal. Chris was not the first to die, and I doubt he will be the last. Just remember what they do for us and do whatever little things you can for them.

I read American Sniper this past week, saw the movie last night (and cried at the end) and have been devouring the Internet to learn more about Chris Kyle since. This book had many good stories and insights not seen in Chris's book. Unfortunately I would guess that 80% of the content of this book already existed in various articles and stories in the Internet. So out of 70 pages, only perhaps 15 of them had something that I had not already read. The author took what seems like half the book from his own magazine articles in D Magazine. You can read them on line. I don't want to sound too critical because you can tell the author really thinks the world of Chris and wants us to see that too. I did. Thank you.

I had just finished watching a t.v. interview with Marcus Luttrell since a movie version of his story is coming out to theaters soon. This made me think of this book that my husband had just bought on Kindle.We had purchased both books by Marcus Luttrell and both books about Chris Kyle. When my husband purchased, " The Life and the Legend of Chris Kyle," I didn't realize that it was his story leading up to his tragic death. I thought I'll get a around to reading it after I finish the three other books I'm reading. But then, I thought maybe I'll just check it out before I go to bed. You know, just read a chapter or two.Well, that never happened! I ended up staying up to read the whole book in one sitting. I couldn't put it down. The author, Michael Mooney, did such a great job to honor Chris by his style of writing.I just had to know more. Why did Chris want to become Navy SEAL? How did he meet his wife? What kind of person was the Chris Kyle? I got the answers to those questions and so much more. I loved how the author wrote about Chris' patriotic, fun-loving, and loyal side of his personality.I don't think you will be disappointed to learn more about this incredibly heroic and courageous military veteran. His life story is a testimony about someone who loves country so much that he was even willing to risk his life after he was out of harm's way. Chris Kyle continued to give back to his country by trying to help a veteran in need. He and his friend were willing to help even though it would cost them their lives. There is no greater love than when a man sacrifices his life for a friend.

People need to read this book and then see the movie..A lot of people called him a murderer and a terrorist..This is not true.. People need to read what he went through..He was fighting terrorist (ISIS ).. He was over there to protect other soldiers.. When he came home he felt that he needed to be there to protect his brothers in arms.. No one likes wars except the ones who's making money off of it..the government makes money..don't think they don't..The soldiers called him a legend which he hated, he was there to protect..After you read the book watch the movie.. Clint Eastwood did a excellent job on making the movie.. It showed what Chris was feeling, how he felt..He did not enjoy killing..but he had a job to do..Don't judge Chris just because the left did.. Read the book, it was well written and then make up your mind..Read with a open mind..These soldiers are fighting for our freedom, which is coming to America and other countries.. Remember FREEDOM ...EXCELLENT BOOK !!!!

Not what I was expecting. each chapter is basically filled with short stories. It doesn't flow well. I really loved the movie and expected the book to be as good as the movie. It wasn't, by far. While I think Chris Kyle was a hero, I don't think he was much of a writer.Another thing, I know men in the service constantly use profanity. I would expect some of that in the book. However, constantly using profanity in every short story gets old. It sometimes seems he couldn't write a sentence without using profanity to get his point across. Please realize I'm not trying to tear this man down. Rather just providing my opinion of only this book. I think it would be better with a ghost writer instead. Someone that could relay what Chris was thinking and remembering in such is way to get his stories across in an organized way that flows throughout the book.

Gran libro

It’s a short book but I enjoyed it nonetheless. It makes a good companion to American Sniper, which is Chris Kyle’s autobiography, with some good stories and photos added in.

Very good read, was able to learn more about who Chris Kyle was. What a hero and inspiration, we owe the military so much, freedom comes with such a high cost.

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Wer wie ich mehr über Chris Kyle wissen möchte, findet hier einige Geschichten, die im Buch nicht erwähnt werden. Nachdem man dieses Buch gelesen hat, wird man noch viel mehr bedauern, dass Chris Kyle so völlig unnötig erschossen worden ist, noch dazu von jemand dem er nur helfen wollte. Er wollte nicht wegen seiner “kills“ in Erinnerung bleiben, sondern wegen all jener, die er gerettet odet beschützt hat. Sich selbst konnte er nicht retten. Aber er wird in Erinnerung bleiben.